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A few weeks ago, 'Doctor Who' fans around the world let out a collective cry of "fantastic!" at the news that David Tennant and Billie Piper would reprise their roles as the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler for the upcoming 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary special. Now, as filming resumes abroad, we have our first look at Tennant and current series star Matt Smith shooting on the set! Get a sneak peek of the 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary reunion inside!

While CBS' 'Elementary' recently had some exciting news of its own, details of the BBC's 'Sherlock' season 3 continue to leak out as the acclaimed modern-day adaptation goes before cameras. The latest 'Sherlock' news to hit reveals that the second episode of the upcoming series will bear the title "The Sign of Three," but does its significance suggest an appearance from a famed literary character? Get the latest 'Sherlock' spoilers inside!

Given the short-lived nature of British TV and the increasingly busy careers of 'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, fans of the modern detective drama were overjoyed recently to learn that 'Sherlock' season 3 would begin production in the coming weeks, and likely debut this winter. Now, 'Sherlock' fans may have even more reason to celebrate, as Cumberbatch has confirmed the development of a fourth cycle, and potentially more to come!

'Doctor Who' fans have been waiting a long time to return to series 7, even with the recent Christmas special "The Snowmen" that officially introduced the Doctor (Matt Smith) to his new companion Clara Oswin Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Now, with the Doctor's return set for March 30, The BBC has released a roaring new image of the Doctor and Clara to accompany premiere episode "The Bells of St. John," complete with new enemies the Spoonheads and a host of spoilers for the season!

As most 'Doctor Who' fans eagerly await the March 30 return of the seventh series, and the mad possibilities of returning Doctors for the 50th anniversary special, we're still enamored of star Jenna-Louise Coleman's newly-minted companion Clara Oswin Oswald. Yet, as any 'Doctor Who' fan well knows, neither companion nor Doctor lasts forever, so could Jenna-Louise Coleman already have a mind toward her exit? Find out how long the Doctor's new companion will be sticking around inside!

Anyone with an inkling of the literary world likely knows Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' to be one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written, despite the curses of high schoolers everywhere actually forced to read it. Thankfully, when the BBC begins airing its six-part adaptation of the classic 1869 novel in 2015, viewers won't have to deal with any of that pesky, boring "philosophy." Find out the big changes to the BBC's adaptation of 'War and Peace' inside!

It's been some time since the head-scratching mystery cliffhanger of 'Sherlock's series 2 finale "The Reichenbach Fall," and it may be a while yet until we see the mystery solved in the delayed third series, but fans of the acclaimed BBC series have plenty of new clues to deduce in the meantime. For instance, what villains could potentially live up to the ominous threat of Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott), and how might Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) be reunited? Get the latest scoop and photos from 'Sherlock' series 3 inside!

Now that the 2012 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special "The Snowmen" has come and gone, with it introducing Jenna-Louise Coleman's mysterious new companion Clara, the focus has shifted back to the future of the series. 'Doctor Who' series 7 will return with all-new episodes in 2013, culminating in the top-secret 50th anniversary franchise special, sure to feature plenty of past guest stars, potentially even former Doctors! So which fan-favorite 'Doctor Who' star has gone on record saying she won't be a part of the special? And do we believe her?

Our fun might have come to a momentary end, now that 'Doctor Who' has aired it s 2012 Christmas special 'The Snowmen,' and left us until 2013 for fresh episodes of series 7, ultimately culminating in the long-awaited 50th anniversary special. But why stop with the holiday special, when the BBC also gifted us with a fresh new trailer for the remainder of the season? Clara, Cybermen, and cosmic chaos await within!

The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special might live it up to its name by arriving tomorrow night, but since when have we ever waited until Christmas Day for a peek at our gifts? In advance of the arrival of the good 'Doctor's latest series seven adventure "The Snowmen," the first to officially introduce Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman as the Doctor's new companion, the BBC has been kind enough to gift us with two brand new sneak peeks from the episode. Meet the new villain, and hear Ian McKellen's glorious voice as the titular Snowmen inside!

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